Flexible Work Policy: The Logistics Analyst position has been segmented as Hybrid, meaning the work is a combination of onsite ( 2 days per month) and virtual. This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Rosemont, IL.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Logistics Margin Analyst will work under the guidance of senior team members to execute project efforts such as:
- Support development and performance of inbound logistics through daily data analysis of relevant freight and vendor data – measuring and reporting on inbound route performance related to freight goal attainment - provide profitable net income and service recommendations to supply chain stakeholders for fleet, 3rd party and dedicated carrier freight conversions.
- Support inbound logistics processes such as the modeling of complex financial calculations based on inbound route design
- Support the development and maintenance of the logistics databases within the logistics department (Llamasoft, TMS, ArrowStream).
- Leverages optimization software to engineer optimal inbound trucking routes for USF locations and dedicated 3rd party hubs.
- Utilize financial, logistical, and procurement databases/systems to assist in freight reporting and ad hoc route analysis to support corrective action improvements and/or re-engineered route solutions.
- Perform detailed analysis and provide KPIs/metrics to department leadership and executive supply chain stakeholders as needed
- Support partnering / consensus building across Logistics functions and with other internal / external stakeholders including the field
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office required (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access)
- Strong aptitude for assessing large datasets and deriving key performance-related insights
- Effective communication teaming skills; capable of developing alignment across Logistics functions and other departments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Capable of utilizing data warehouse tools and extracts
Preferred Experience:
- Undergraduate major in supply chain, operations, statistics, business, or a data-related field
- Prior work or internship experience in supply chain or data analytics